Archive · 5 Sep 2025
Volkswagen Revives Polo Name for Electric ID. Models
Volkswagen is making an electric version of the Polo, called the ID.
Polo, coming out in 2026.
There's also a sporty version called ID.
Polo GTI.
The ID.
Polo will have two battery options for different driving ranges.
The car will use the MEB electric platform and can charge quickly.
The GTI version has a powerful electric motor, and an even more powerful all-wheel drive model will be available.
It keeps the look of a Polo but with modern design features, also inside with an infotainment screen.
The new ID.
Polo is a bit bigger, giving more space.
Volkswagen wants to make affordable electric cars, the ID.Polo leading the way.
Volkswagen is launching electric ID. Polo and ID. Polo GTI models in 2026.
The ID. Polo will be built on the MEB electric platform.
The ID. Polo will offer 38 kWh and 56 kWh battery options.
The ID. Polo GTI will feature a 226 hp electric motor.
The electric Polo aims to offer a driving experience that's both futuristic and familiar.
- Who
- Volkswagen
- What
- is bringing back the Polo as an electric vehicle
- When
- The ID. Polo and ID. Polo GTI are scheduled to arrive in 2026
- Where
- Details will be previewed at the Munich Motor Show
- Why
- To expand its electric vehicle offerings and provide a familiar model name
- Key Models
- ID. Polo, ID. Polo GTI
- Launch Year
- 2026
- Platform
- MEB electric platform
- Battery Options (ID. Polo)
- 38 kWh and 56 kWh
- ID. Polo Range
- Up to 450 km
- Charging Speed
- Up to 125 kW
- ID. Polo GTI Power
- 226 hp, up to 400 hp in AWD version
